as in contradictory
being as different as possible
spiritual concerns and ideals that are antithetical to the materialism embraced by modern society
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Recent Examples of antithetical
The end result is far fewer roster spots at the Division-I level, which would seem antithetical to the NCAA’s overall mission.
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Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
At the 2024 Rose Ball, Princess Charlene opted for attire that was seemingly antithetical to her 2025 look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
To begin with, Trump froze all research funding so that the administration could decide what should be funded and to be sure that the research was not in any way antithetical to U.S. policies especially those supporting DEI.
—Lucie Lapovsky, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This history suggests that steep staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs would be antithetical to how the U.S. has cared for veterans for nearly two centuries.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antithetical
Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
At the 2024 Rose Ball, Princess Charlene opted for attire that was seemingly antithetical to her 2025 look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
To begin with, Trump froze all research funding so that the administration could decide what should be funded and to be sure that the research was not in any way antithetical to U.S. policies especially those supporting DEI.
—Lucie Lapovsky, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This history suggests that steep staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs would be antithetical to how the U.S. has cared for veterans for nearly two centuries.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antithetical
Adjective
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These errant policies include the 340B drug discount program, which now has the contradictory impact of raising overall drug prices.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Where exactly is the United States’ economy amid these contradictory signals?—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a contrary indicator as these levels are often seen at important market bottoms.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Although the concession was made in pending litigation and not through other IRS guidance, employers should be prepared to raise the issue and cite the government’s motion, especially if the IRS takes a contrary position in denying an ERC claim under the partial suspension test.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now, at the opposite end of the spectrum, a new fad is emerging: caveman skin.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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The effect on Sully is almost opposite — home tightens its grip, but in a good way.—
Anne Kniggendorf,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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“Antithetical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antithetical. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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